by CADcaster
September 25, 2009 in CAD, IntelliCAD, progeADD-ons, progecad
IntelliCAD
Autodesk Wins Round 2
Wednesday
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It’s ostensibly just a small skirmish on the flank, but one…
News from around the world of IntelliCAD and his friends…
Source: News from IntelliCAD and Friends… – Autodesk Wins Round 2
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by CADcaster
September 25, 2009 in CAD, IntelliCAD, progeADD-ons, progecad
IntelliCAD
Heard Through The Grapevine….
Tuesday
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WorldCAD Access (2009-09-16): Autodesk’s Shut-Down-the-ODA…
News from around the world of IntelliCAD and his friends…
Source: News from IntelliCAD and Friends… – Heard Through The Grapevine….
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by CADcaster
September 16, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD, Revit
I found two issues lately. My customer have problem with their AutoCAD 2008 after they install Norton 360. Lucky for him, Symantec provide a hotfix for this issue.
Later another customer have problem with their Inventor 2010. It was Norton Internet Security that cause this. This is an old issue, since Inventor 11. But it seems it’s not fixed yet. But the solution is not that difficult: uninstall and reinstall Norton.
In my curiosity, I tried to find other issue related to Norton applications. Well, it seems a lot of them cause issues with Autodesk products. You can try to search using keyword ‘norton’ in Autodesk knowledge base. Here is what I found.
I know some antivirus can be conflicted with Autodesk products, not only Norton. But seeing that result is kind of scare me.
Source: CAD Notes – Autodesk Products Issue when Norton Installed
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by CADcaster
September 10, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD, Revit
As we continue moving forward with our development of the FAR Process we have been digging deeper into automating the creation of Revit families from Inventor. Inventor iLogic (a free product add-in for Autodesk subscription users) will play a huge role in the ability to make this happen. I look at iLogic as a ‘rules based’ logic that is attached to the models within Inventor. To me, this is one of the best moves Autodesk has made in a while. I look at iLogic as a tool that is very simple to use but very powerful – oh yeh, there is even a help document with it.
The ability to return and pass data to outside applications and databases is one of the true powers of iLogic. The way we intend to use iLogic for the FAR Process is only one method for using this ‘rules based’ tool. Once you understand how this tool works, its use will be limited only by your imagination.
I know we are only scratching the surface when it comes to utilizing the capabilities of iLogic for our use with the FAR Process. iLogic is worth looking at for the capability to put rules on any or all parts and assemblies, as it will only make your model that much smarter.
Contact us if you are interested in scheduling a demonstration of the FAR Process using Inventor iLogic.
Patrick K. Johnson
Source: CAD Enhancement, Inc. – Inventor ilogic and Far
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by CADcaster
September 10, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD, Revit
One of my last FAR demos was quite interesting. The gentleman suggested I should just create the content and sell it to Autodesk Seek so he could download it for free. It goes without saying, he was missing the point of what we are trying to do with the development of the FAR Process.
However, his comment got me thinking and recalling Autodesk’s last try at providing data in the ‘90′s. Does anyone remember PartSpec? I remember getting that CD and saying, ‘Right, like I am going to use this junk?’ and it was a complete utter failure. It is my opinion they began heading down the same path with the way they have started Autodesk Seek and how they are spending incredible amounts of money to clean it up. My hat is off to them for trying.
I’ve also been thinking, ‘Why is Autodesk spending so much money on this endeavor?’ I truly believe they are trying to monopolize the market in order to gain the market share, which in the end, they will be able to raise the price of their software – what do you think?
Patrick Johnson
Source: CAD Enhancement, Inc. – Interesting
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by CADcaster
September 4, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD, Revit
Have you noticed that you consistently see a pop-up message on the top right of your Autodesk Applications? Either it’s Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor or others. It’s the communication center. If you are connected to internet, then communication center will automatically check if there’s any new information available.
This is not my original idea, I saw someone (sorry I forgot who it is, so I can’t give him credit for this idea) tweets saying that he is enjoying seeing news update from info center. Why not? CAD users spent most of their time on their CAD apps. Seeing updates without opening other apps will be fun!
Click on communication center.
The communication center will open. Click on InfoCenter Settings. It’s on communication center title bar, right next to close button. There are some settings that you can play around. But let’s go straight to RSS Feeds.
You will see a default list of RSS subscriptions. You can add, remove, or simply turn off subscriptions you don’t want to follow. And you can add new subscription. For example, you can subscribe to CAD Notes blog RSS. Click add, and paste RSS link to the text field.
After you finish, you will be notified if there are any updates on blogs you are following. Or, you can click on communication center, and it will show you latest posts from those blogs.
How can you get the RSS link? You can open a website you want to follow. Find the RSS icon. Almost all major sites and every blogs have RSS link. Right click on the icon, and select copy link address (may be different for different browser, I use Chrome).
Now you can still following updates from your favorite blogs and websites without leaving you CAD application! I hope you add my blog 
Source: CAD Notes – Using Info Center to Notify RSS Update
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by CADcaster
August 25, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD
Leading Channel Publication Recognizes Keith for Her Commitment to Resellers and Innovative Programs
Source: Autodesk – Press Room – Press Releases – Autodesk’s Debra Keith Named One of CRN’s Power 100 Women of the Channel
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by CADcaster
August 25, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD
VFX Studios in California, London and Canada Craft Spectacular Effects Using Autodesk Flame, Maya, 3ds Max, Softimage, Mudbox, MotionBuilder and FBX
Source: Autodesk – Press Room – Press Releases – Autodesk Software Plays Starring Role in Creation of ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie
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by CADcaster
August 21, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
Revenue was $415 million, a decrease of three percent sequentially and 33 percent compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.05, compared to a GAAP diluted loss per [...]
Source: Eric D. Colburn, Professional Land Surveyor – Autodesk Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
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CAD Resources
September 16, 2009 in AutoCAD, CAD, Revit
I found that many CAD resources available on internet. Not only website, but also blogs. Here is the list. You may submit more links in comments, I will add the links on this page. Only CAD blogs or websites please
Autodesk Blogs
URL: http://www.autodesk.com/blogs
Description: Autodesk blogs feature news, expert tips, and insider resources directly from Autodesk staff.
Comments: A lot of Autodesk staff have blog. And this page have the full list. Many interesting updates here. Find your favorite guy/gal and follow their blog!
Autodesk University Blog Network
URL: http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=blaug_network
Comments: This one is also a list. A lot of nice CAD blogs here. Not only from Autodesk employee, but also from their users. If you have a CAD blog, you might want to submit yours too!
CAD Architect
URL: http://www.cad-architect.net
Description: CAD Architect features over 6000 CAD Symbols, Drawings, Details and Building templates available to download instantly and is a one-stop CAD resource library for Architects, CAD draughtsman & other related building industry professionals.
Comments: Well, library or reusable content is always needed. You can download a lot of reusable content here. Not for free, but I think it’s relatively low price. You can pay for membership, and download what you need!
IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog
URL: http://rand.com/imaginit/manufacturingblog
This is a blog dedicated to Autodesk Manufacturing users. Very good stuff. I like the technical details. All tutorials, tips, and tricks is very good. Don’t miss it, especially you, Inventor users!
Xanadu CAD Forum
URL: http://www.cadforum.cz
Description: Hundreds of tips and tricks for AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and other Autodesk software. CAD blocks, CAD utilities and videos for download.
Xanadu CAD Blog
URL: http://budweiser.xanadu.cz
Description: CAD blog by XANADU.
Indy Drafter
URL: http://indydrafter.com
Description: I’d like to think that my website is a good resource for tips and tutorials on AutoCAD features. I also post a lot of relevant information about the current happenings in the world of Autodesk and AUGI as well as local AutoCAD related events in the Central Indiana area.
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Source: CAD Notes – CAD Resources
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